Massive medieval silver hoard of up to 20,000 coins and jewelry unearthed near Stockholm

Archaeology Mag ^ | 10/11/25 | Dario Radley

[CFW]

When I dig for fishing worms, I find grubs, beetles, and a few red wigglers.

Some people have all the luck.

[Jonty30]

Another stupid human being who will have his found horde taken from him without compensation, because he couldn’t keep quiet about his finding.

[Leaning Right]

> The finder immediately informed the Stockholm County Administrative Board… <

I’m guessing the treasure will now become state property. But on the plus side, the finder will probably get a nice certificate of appreciation.

[grumpygresh]

It’s hard to believe that silver’s up to 50$.

[Jonty30]

A discount coupon for lutefisk.

[deport]

[Jonty30]

If nothing else, 13lbs is 208 ounces and equals $10,400.

[pierrem15]

They look like decorative pieces made as imitation Byzantine coins.

[marktwain]

Sweden seems to have an enlightened treasure finder law:

“Officials commended the finder for honestly reporting the hoard. Under Sweden’s Cultural Environment Act, the person who finds ancient objects made of precious metal must offer the state the opportunity to acquire them for payment.”

[hoosierham]

Probably against the law to keep it. How would you sell ? Melt and destroy historical value? How could you account for the silver when authorities asked(demanded)?

You MIGHT keep a few pieces before reporting but be sure they would question is this all

[Jonty30]

That’s good. Even a partial payment is appreciated.

I understand the common good aspect, but they should still be compensated.

[Jonty30]

This silver? It’s been in my family for generations. It’s an heirloom. I am the descendant of Vikings.

Prove me wrong.

[Tom Tetroxide]

It was $50 in 1980. It should be about $250 today.

[Red Badger]

PinGGG!................

[Jonty30]

I should point out that it doesn’t have much value if I am not compensated for it.

A ounce bar worth $72 is more valuable to me than nothing coins in the hands of the government. :)

[Larry Lucido]

But did he at least get some worms?

[CFW]

It’s hard to believe that silver’s up to 50$.

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For real! It is going to be fun in the markets today!

[jerod]

That is one nice looking hoard of metal and coins...

[TheWriterTX]

Oh, Jonty, we think alike! I would have slipped some of that jewelry into my collection without skipping a heartbeat and quietly added it to the will.

[tumblindice]

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